Features - Real World Records

Track of the Day: ‘Heavy’ by Les Amazones d’Afrique

Les Amazones d'Afrique's new single introduces the band's new members: Niariu, Boy Fall & Jon Grace.

Fri, 12 July 19

WOMAD Select was a series of recordings capturing unique artists from across the world in performanc...

Fri, 21 June 19

A blog by Sheila as part of Real World Tales, marking the label's 25th anniversary in 2014.

Tue, 30 April 19

Music journalist Michael Hann takes a look at the process of creating The Gloaming 3

Wed, 20 February 19

We set you on the right track with ten great tips for this year's WOMAD Festival.

Fri, 05 July 19

Music journalist Campbell Stevenson takes a look at the relationship between musicians and family.

Tue, 02 April 19

A brief introduction to the music of the Sufi mystics.

Wed, 06 March 19

Exploring the lyrics of songs from the debut album by Les Amazones d'Afrique

Fri, 01 March 19

The Gloaming's third album opens with a song based on a poem of the same name by Liam Ó Muirthile.

Tue, 26 February 19

Algerian singer Abdelli recounts his trip to the Cape Verde Islands and the meeting that would chang...

Mon, 28 January 19

Delving deeper into Bokanté's What Heat with Michael League & Malika Tirolien.

Tue, 22 January 19

Abdel Ali Slimani shares the story of his music journey from Algeria to England.

Thu, 17 January 19

Get to know the music of North Africa with these five essential albums from our catalogue.

Wed, 16 January 19

Producer Søren Kjær Jensen looks at the songs on renowned Somalian ensemble Waaberi's 1997 album.

Sun, 18 November 18